Katie - 5.2.06

Wow, it's been a long time since I checked in. I feel like I'm still in a plateau, but, praise the Lord, my metabolism must have improved, because I've actually lost 2 more pounds in the last week and a half. Last week, a lot of old friends were in town for T4G, and there were lots of get-togethers and extra desserts. Even when I thought that I would have surely gained a bit, the scale was the same or even lower! Wow. I have managed to get moderate excercise in, but not as ambitious as at the beginning. The bottom line, I guess, is that I'm still plugging away! I have to admit that, as much as I love Walk Away the Pounds, it gets boring, and I wish I had someone to do it with me. O well. Chris and I are still plugging away at weights too. I think that's what has really made the difference. Over the past few months, I have been building muscle, which works for me long after, burning calories. As of now, I've lost 11 pounds. Slow, but sure. I hope to pick up my exercise this week so I can maybe see even bigger results.

One short-term goal that I have is to wear this navy/polka dot dress for Chris' graduation on May 19. (My mom bought this dress after Luke was born, and I've NEVER fit into it. How sad is that?) I tried it on a few days away, and it fits considerably better than a few months ago! It's a bit tight in the tummy, but it's a two-peice deal and has a part that goes over top, so I have a little room for some snug. I really think I can do this, but I only have 3 weeks. Hopefully, after graduation I can post a pic of me wearing it!